The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is Revell Medium Grey USAF/Mittelgrau, scoring 93 percent digital color similarity. Field Grey's approximate swatch sits in the grey family: mid-tone in tone, muted in saturation, cool in cast. Digital color suggestions within Tamiya are Dark Sea Grey for a darker step and Khaki Drab for a lighter step. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Field Grey equivalents in other ranges
3 brands have a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against Field Grey's approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.
- Closest Revell equivalent: Revell 43 Medium Grey USAF/Mittelgrau, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.4).
- From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Medieval Forest, close stored digital colors (delta E 2.0).
- Scale75's closest color: Scale75 Field Grey, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.2).
- Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo Pacific Green, similar digital colors (delta E 3.6).
- Best Humbrol option: Humbrol 158 Interior Green, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.9).
- From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl Faded Green, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.1).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.4. That does not measure dried-paint appearance, sheen or coverage; compare test patches before substituting.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
Revell
43 Medium Grey USAF/Mittelgrau
43 U.S.A.F. Middle Grey/Mittelgrau USAF
79 Greyish blue/Blaugrau (RAL 7031)
79 Greyish Blue (RAL 7031)
45 Light Olive/Helloliv (RAL 7003)
45 Light Olive/Helloliv (RAL 7003)
The Army Painter
Scale75
Vallejo
Humbrol
Monument Pro Acryl
Two Thin Coats
Citadel
AK Interactive
Green Stuff World
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 5 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Tamiya Field Grey?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Revell Medium Grey USAF/Mittelgrau at 93% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Field Grey?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Medieval Forest at 90% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Field Grey?
The approximate digital swatch for Field Grey is a mid-tone muted grey with a cool undertone (hex #607060). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Field Grey with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Khaki Drab for a lighter step and Dark Sea Grey for a darker step, both from Tamiya. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.